SOLD SEP 25, 2025

Off Market Sep 2025 for $1M

$1,178,789

•

2,784

sq ft

243 Columbia Ave, Park Ridge, IL 60068

About this home

This beautifully maintained 5-bedroom, 3-bathroom Stunning Octagon Bungalow offers a perfect blend of classic charm and modern updates, nestled on a quiet tree-lined street with lush side and backyard landscaping equipped with an inground sprinkler system. The main level features a sun-drenched living room with a decorative fireplace and built-in shelving, a formal dining room, a first-floor bedroom and full bath, and a showstopping kitchen with quartz island, custom Amish cabinetry, eating area that extends into an adjoining vaulted ceiling family room and mudroom-style back entrance. Upstairs, you'll find a private primary suite with dual closets and a full bathroom with walk-in shower, along with three additional generously sized bedrooms and a full hall bath. The expansive finished basement with incredible natural light includes a massive recreation room, home office space, laundry room, utility room, and ample storage, with convenient exterior access. Step outside to a rear deck overlooking the fully fenced yard and a paneled 2-car garage. This home offers the comfort of classic boiler radiator heat paired with a supplemental forced air system that also provides the central A/C. Major updates include: roof (2023), custom Marvin windows, and a beautifully remodeled kitchen (2021). The home's interior and exterior have been meticulously maintained. Ideally located near Edison Park dining, South Park shopping, Uptown Park Ridge, Hidden Park, and Dairy Queen. Zoned to top-rated Roosevelt Elementary, Lincoln Middle School, and Maine South High School.

Single-familyProperty Type

1924Year Built

6,011 sq ftLot Size

$423Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Jack Guest • Coldwell Banker Realty

Listed by John Guest • Coldwell Banker Realty

Bought with Amy Garvey • @properties Christie's International Real Estate

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•Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12430108

Redfin Estimate

$1,178,789

$144K since sold in September 2025$2,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 37.1% higher than the average sale price ($860K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$825,000
A
5 beds3 baths— sq ft
6548 N Oliphant Ave, Chicago, IL 60631
SOLD AUG 3, 2026
$886,000
B
4 beds3.5 baths2,558 sq ft
708 S Vine Ave, Park Ridge, IL 60068
SOLD AUG 28, 2026
$680,300
C
4 beds2 baths3,179 sq ft
6933 N Oriole Ave, Chicago, IL 60631
SOLD JUN 24, 2026
$791,555
D
5 beds3 baths1,984 sq ft
432 S Greenwood Ave, Park Ridge, IL 60068
SOLD MAY 21, 2026
$950,000
E
5 beds3.5 baths2,827 sq ft
100 Arthur St, Park Ridge, IL 60068
SOLD JUL 16, 2026
$1,025,000
F
4 beds3 baths2,890 sq ft
708 Courtland Ave, Park Ridge, IL 60068

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Market trends in 60068, IL

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

100.1%

0.4% MoM

Median sale price

$665K

$15K MoM

Avg. days on market

45d

5 days MoM

Recently sold homes

149

8 MoM

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Sale history for 243 Columbia Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$13,427 (+4.8%)

$10,200 + $45,240

$55,440

2022

$12,817 (−10.8%)

$10,200 + $45,240

$55,440

2021

$14,362 (+3.2%)

$6,300 + $46,915

$53,215

2020

$13,912 (+2.0%)

$6,300 + $46,915

$53,215

2019

$13,632 (+2.9%)

$6,300 + $52,178

$58,478

2018

$13,254 (+0.2%)

$5,400 + $47,100

$52,500

2017

$13,229

$5,400 + $47,100

$52,500

2016

$13,230 (+9.0%)

$5,400 + $47,100

$52,500

2015

$12,143 (−10.6%)

$4,500 + $39,371

$43,871

2014

$13,578 (+5.7%)

$4,500 + $43,096

$47,596

2013

$12,850 (−5.7%)

$4,500 + $43,096

$47,596

2012

$13,621 (+0.7%)

$5,250 + $52,478

$57,728

2011

$13,522 (+6.5%)

$5,250 + $52,478

$57,728

2010

$12,692 (+1.5%)

$5,250 + $52,478

$57,728

2009

$12,503 (+3.8%)

$5,400 + $58,942

$64,342

2008

$12,042 (+4.8%)

$8,640 + $64,476

$73,116

2007

$11,490

$8,640 + $64,476

$73,116

Tax history for 243 Columbia Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$13,427 (+4.8%)

$10,200 + $45,240

$55,440

2022

$12,817 (−10.8%)

$10,200 + $45,240

$55,440

2021

$14,362 (+3.2%)

$6,300 + $46,915

$53,215

2020

$13,912 (+2.0%)

$6,300 + $46,915

$53,215

2019

$13,632 (+2.9%)

$6,300 + $52,178

$58,478

2018

$13,254 (+0.2%)

$5,400 + $47,100

$52,500

2017

$13,229

$5,400 + $47,100

$52,500

2016

$13,230 (+9.0%)

$5,400 + $47,100

$52,500

2015

$12,143 (−10.6%)

$4,500 + $39,371

$43,871

2014

$13,578 (+5.7%)

$4,500 + $43,096

$47,596

2013

$12,850 (−5.7%)

$4,500 + $43,096

$47,596

2012

$13,621 (+0.7%)

$5,250 + $52,478

$57,728

2011

$13,522 (+6.5%)

$5,250 + $52,478

$57,728

2010

$12,692 (+1.5%)

$5,250 + $52,478

$57,728

2009

$12,503 (+3.8%)

$5,400 + $58,942

$64,342

2008

$12,042 (+4.8%)

$8,640 + $64,476

$73,116

2007

$11,490

$8,640 + $64,476

$73,116

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Public record
Zoning

Beds

Baths

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

6,000 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,784

Year built

1924

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Cook County

APN

09363050020000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 11, 2026.

R-2

Single-Family Residential District

The R-2 Single-Family Residential District is intended to create a low density environment of single-family homes in areas clearly distinguishable as residential neighborhoods, located upon sites comparable in dimensions to the typical lot size for single-family housing within the community. Limited non-residential uses that are compatible with surrounding residential neighborhoods may be permitted.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Parking (Total): 2
Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 5
# of Bedrooms Possible: 5

Room Information
Room Type: Recreation Room
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 40 x 20
Flooring: Wood Laminate

Room Information
Room Type: Storage
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 17 x 8
Flooring: Wood Laminate

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 5
Level: Main
Dimensions: 13 x 11
Flooring: Carpet

Room Information
Room Type: Foyer
Level: Main
Dimensions: 11 x 4
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Utility Room-Lower Level
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 11 x 10

Room Information
Room Type: Mud Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 8 x 6
Flooring: Vinyl

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Dimensions: 17 x 14
Flooring: Carpet

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Second
Dimensions: 15 x 10
Flooring: Carpet

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Level: Second
Dimensions: 14 x 10
Flooring: Carpet

Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 18 x 12
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Family Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 12 x 10
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Level: Main
Dimensions: 23 x 12
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Laundry
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 13 x 12

Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 23 x 22
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Second
Dimensions: 18 x 12
Flooring: Carpet
Bath: Full,Shower Only

Additional Rooms Information
Basement: Finished, Exterior Entry, Rec/Family Area, Daylight, Full
Laundry Features: In Unit

Interior Features
Interior Features: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s)
# of Rooms: 10
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Hardwood

Equipment
TV-Dish, Ceiling Fan(s), Fan-Whole House, Water Heater-Gas

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Location: Living Room
Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Gas Starter, Decorative

Exterior

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch

Building Information
Living Area Source: Assessor
Age: 100+ Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
Roof: Asphalt
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Brick

Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 2 Stories
Model: BUNGALOW
Ownership: Fee Simple
Property Currently Being Leased: No
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): No
General Information: Commuter Train,Interstate Access
Parcel Number: 09363050020000
Fencing: Fenced

Lot Information
Dimensions: 50X119.6
Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
Lot Size Source: County Records

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $13,427
Tax Year: 2023
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior

Financial Information
Finance Code: Conventional
Special Service Area: N

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Electric: Circuit Breakers

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Radiator(s), Sep Heating Systems - 2+
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Community Information
Community Features: Park, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Paved

Homeowners Association Information
Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

School Information
Elementary School District: 64
Elementary School: Theodore Roosevelt Elementary Sc
Middle Or Junior School District: 64
Middle Or Junior School: Theodore Roosevelt Elementary Sc
High School District: 207
High School: Maine South High School

Location Information
Township: Maine
Corporate Limits: Park Ridge
Directions: Canfield N of Devon or S Northwest Hwy to Columbia W to 243

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,784
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1924
Year Renovated: —
County: Cook County
APN: 09363050020000

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 11, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Possession: Closing
Some Photos Virtually Staged?: No

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Schools

Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi

9/10

Lincoln Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi

9/10

Maine South High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi

10/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

3/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 99° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years

2/10 Wind Factor

0% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

4/10 Air Factor

6 unhealthy days expected this year, 7 days in 30 years

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Park Ridge, IL • 60068

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Estimated sale price

$1.12M – $1.36M

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Home values near 243 Columbia Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
244 Columbia Avenue, Park Ridge, IL 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1959 Sq. Ft.	$854,398
239 Columbia Avenue, Park Ridge, IL 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3426 Sq. Ft.	$1,206,952

Address	Redfin Estimate
227 Columbia Avenue, Park Ridge, IL 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1650 Sq. Ft.	$526,160
219 Columbia Avenue, Park Ridge, IL 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1500 Sq. Ft.	$563,984

Address	Redfin Estimate
231 Columbia Avenue, Park Ridge, IL 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2020 Sq. Ft.	$728,701
220 Columbia Avenue, Park Ridge, IL 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1548 Sq. Ft.	$644,510

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